Silver Cross Freeway User manual

Safety Notes
Your Freeway body is a high quality Silver Cross
product.It complies with EN1888:2003 and
with correct use and maintenance will give
good service.If however you should have any
problems with your pushchair,please contact
your Silver Cross retailer who will take appro-
priate action.
WARNING:Do not leave your child unat-
tended in this pushchair.
WARNING:Do notcarrymore thanone
childin
this pushchair.
WARNING:Thisproductisnotsuitable for
running or skating
The child should always wear a safety harness
complying with BS6684.“D” rings are provided
for the attachment of an additional harness.
These are located on the existing harness
close to where it is attached to the seat frame.
Always hold the seat when making adjust-
ments.Be sure that the parking device is on.If
you have any difficulty in folding or unfolding
the pushchair do not force as this will cause
damage.Read the“To fold or unfold”instruc-
tions carefully. It may be unsafe to fit accesso-
ries or spare parts other than those supplied or
recommended by Silver Cross.If anyone other
than the owner is going to use the Freeway (e.g.
grandparent,child minder),please show them
how to use it correctly.
WARNING:Thechildshouldbeclear of
moving parts while making adjustments.
Never leaveyourchildinthepushchairwith
the rain cover fully fitted other than in normal
outside use.
WARNING:Ababy’s safety is your
responsibility.
Care and Maintenance
Chassis
Always check your pushchair for signs of wear.
Regularly lubricate all moving parts.Check for
freedom of movement of all locking devices.
Polish metal work with a clean, dry cloth.
Fabric items and seat unit
To clean, sponge area with warm soapy water.
Rinse well with clean water to avoid stain-
ing.Allow to dry naturally, away from direct
heat and strong sunlight.A certain degree of
fading may occur over time through everyday
use.Never machine wash,tumble dry,iron or
bleach.
Guarantee
All Silver Cross products are guaranteed
for a period of 12 months against faulty
workmanship,when the product is used
correctly according to the instruction manual.
Please read theseinstructions carefully
before using your new Freeway body and
keep for future reference.
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These instructions are important.
Read these instructions before use and keep
them for future reference.Your child’s safety
may be affected if you do not follow these
instructions.
Your Freeway Pushchair is a high quality Silver
Cross product. It meets current British and
European safety standards and care and regu-
lar light maintenance will ensure long service.
This pushchair is suitable from birth to 15 kgs.
If somebody unfamiliar is using your pushchair,
always ensure that they read these instruc-
tions carefully so that they understand how
the product works best.
The Freeway body is designed and tested to
be used with the Silver Cross Classic and
Linear chassis.
Always read all the instructions provided care-
fully and remember,the safety of your child is
your responsibility.
WARNING:It maybedangeroustoleave
your child unattended.
Contents
First check all your parts have been
supplied.Your Freeway package should
include:
1.1 Footmuff
1.2 Freeway body
1.3 Changing bag
1.4 Bumper bar
1.5 Apron
1.6 Freeway hood
1.7 Freeway Liner
Using your harness
WARNING:Alwaysuse thecrotch
strapincombinationwiththe waist
belt
2.1 To fasten the harness insert both buckle
clips into each side of the buckle. Listen
for the ‘click’.
WARNING:Alwaysuse theharness
provided.
2.2 To release the harness press the centre
and pull apart.The shoulder straps can be
unhooked from the buckle if required.
2.3 Your harness is fully adjustable by mov-
ing the slides (A),to make fitting easy.
‘D’rings are provided for fitting a separate
harness if required (B).Any additional
harness must comply with BS 6684.Your
child should always be harnessed in and
should never be left unattended, even for
short periods of time.
Attaching the body to
the chassis
3.1 To attach your Freeway body onto your
chassis,position the body centrally over
the chassis.
3.2 Under the body there are four locking
points,lower the body so that these locate
on the chassis mounting bars. Push the
body downwards so that all four locks
‘click’and engage.Give the body a gentle
lift to check that all four points are se-
curely fastened.
WARNING:Alwayspickyour Freeway
bodyupbythehandles belowthe
sidearms,never by hoodorbumper
bar.
Detachingthebody from
the chassis
4.1 Place your hands in the elasticated side
pockets of the Freeway body.
4.2 Gently grip the inner release catch,and
slide the release handle towards the foot
end of the Freeway body.Squeeze to re-
lease the body catches.The body will now
lift clear of the chassis.
Using your Freeway as a Pram
5.1 Recline the seat to the lie flat position by
releasing the mechanism at the back of
the seat (see 6.1-6.2)
5.2 Ensure the footrest is tucked away and
the calf rest is horizontal (see 7.1 )
5.3 With the hood detached,place the liner in
the seat unit with the toe end of the liner
fitting around the bumper bar and calf
rest.
5.4 Attach the hood (see 9). Slide the apron
over the toe end of the liner and attach to
the side arms with the press studs.
Your Freeway pram is now ready for use.
Adjusting the seat position
6.1 The Freeway body has four seat positions,
from lie flat to upright.
6.2 To adjust the seat,place the palm of your
hand on the hand rest at the back of the
body. Grip and release the catch,then
either lift or lower to the desired position.
Operating the footrest
7.1 To lower the footrest,reach underneath
the footrest and locate the flattened strip.
Pull this down to lower the foot rest.
7. 2 The footplate will also fold away to give
more leg room for toddlers.
Operating the bumper bar
8.1 The bumper bar on the Freeway body
can be removed for easier access.Press
the button on either side of the bumper
bar and pull the bumper bar out from the
body arms.
WARNING:We recommend the
bumperbar is alwaysattachedwhen
in use as a pushchair.
Operating the hood
9.1 To attach the hood locate the mounting
holes on the Freeway body arms.
9.2 To remove the hood press the button on
the Freeway body arms and lift the hood
out.
9.3 Your Freeway hood has a ventilation panel
for use in pram mode.To open this ensure
the body is in reclined position,and unzip
the panel.This then folds down to reveal
the ventilation mesh .
Accessories
1 0 .1 Your Freeway is supplied with a high
quality footmuff.Before fitting,unfasten
the harness,then feed the shoulder and
crotch strap through the button holes on
the footmuff.
The top of the back section will fit over the
top of the seat back,and the hood press
studs will attach through to hold it in
place.
10.2 The front section of the footmuff has two
fitting operations.The front panel can be
either fully removed using the large lower
zip,or partly rolled down on either side
and secured with the toggles.
10.3 Your freeway is supplied with a high
quality changing bag which includes
a changing mat.
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1.31.1 1.2 1.5
1.6
1.7
1.4
Using the harness Attaching the body to the chassis
Detaching the body from the chassis
Contents
6.15.3 8.1 9.1
9.2 9.3
1 0 .1 10.2
10.3
6.2
7.1 7. 2
Adjusting the seat positionUsing your Freeway as a pram
Operating the footrest
A
B
B
A
2.3
2.2
3.1
4.1
4.2
3.2
2.1
Operating the bumper bar Operating the hood
Accessories Fully assembled in pram mode
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